JProStl Peer Recognition and Partnership Award Nominations are due October 31
JProStl, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, is now accepting nominations for the 14th Annual JProStl Peer Recognition Awards and the 4th Annual JProStl Partnership Award. The theme for the event is “The Future is Bright: Highlighting the Work of Our Professional Community.” Nominations can be submitted by any staff…
World War I History Remembered with KC Trip, Soldiers Memorial Reopening
Two exciting events are coming this fall for area residents with an appreciation of the history of World War I and how it relates to Missouri. The Friends of Jefferson Barracks will host a trip from St. Louis to Kansas City on Oct. 22 and 23 to visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library &…
Jewish Federation of St. Louis 2018 Annual Meeting Will Include Rededication and Open House
Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites the entire community to see its newly remodeled and newly renamed Kaplan Feldman Complex on September 27 for the Federation’s 2018 Annual Meeting. Coming during the celebration of Sukkot, the Annual Meeting will feature a Sukkah, where the Chanukat HaBayit (Rededication) will take place at 5:30 p.m. That will…
Jewish Communities of Missouri Open Letter Against Hatred
The Jewish communities across Missouri welcome the Missouri Republican Party’s comments unequivocally condemning the anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, homophobic, and racist rhetoric of Steve West, who won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 15.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis opens its 100 Days to Make an Impact campaign
Over the next 100 days, the Jewish community of St. Louis will build a fund that helps sustain us for the year to come. Jewish Federation of St. Louis has set its goal for the 2018 Unrestricted Annual Campaign at $10 million. Already, almost 1,500 donors have contributed more than $4 million toward helping almost…
Women’s Philanthropy presents L’Chaim! Women Changing the World with Former Miss World Linor Abargil
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will host an evening of celebration, community and giving featuring Linor Abargil. The event, L’Chaim! Women Changing the World, will take place on Thursday, November 1, at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis beginning with a reception at 6:15 pm. Dinner and a formal program will follow at…
Jewish Federation of St. Louis helps in transformation of Jewish Light
Today, the St. Louis Jewish Light has made an exciting announcement about its future. The paper, which has served our Jewish community for 70 years, will now be available for free to anyone and any business. At the same time, the paper will be expanding its pick-up sites throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region, in recognition…
Why is Federation betting on the future of the Light?
Three-year plan aims to secure a sustainable path forward for Jewish community newspaper By Gerry Greiman and Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. Our mission at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is clear: mobilize the Jewish community and its resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel and around the world. Executing that…
HMLC Honored with Brotherhood Sisterhood Award
The National Council of Community and Justice has presented its Brotherhood Sisterhood Award to the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center. Jean Cavender, Director of the Museum, joined the Jewish Federation of St. Louis President & CEO Andrew Rehfeld in accepting the award during ceremonies on June 12. “We are honored to be recognized by NCCJ,…
The Internship Experience for Future Community Leaders Connects Students with Employment and the Local Jewish Community
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched its fifth year of a unique summer internship program that combines meaningful employment and a community connection experience for students who either live or study in St. Louis. Seven interns have been selected for The Internship Experience for Future Community Leaders, a nine-week paid summer opportunity that will provide employment at…